For new readers who might be interested, here’s rundown of some of my older vampire-related blog posts: A look at the 1943 classic Son of Dracula, in which a great film succeeds despite a totally miscast title character. Five cool things about the classic novel Dracula that you might not know. Steampunk bloodsuckers: review of the film Perfect Creature. On … Read More
"Here Comes the Night Again": the story behind Blood Groove’s dedication
Sometime in the early 80s, I was prowling the 99-cent cassette bin at Old Hickory Mall (the only one) in Jackson, TN. These were always crap shoots: aside from the total unknowns, many tapes by known artists had no songs you’d ever heard of. This time, though, in the midst of the tightly-packed rows of rectangular plastic spines, I spotted … Read More
This Saturday is Vampire Day at Westgate Mall
If you’re in the Madison, WI area this Saturday, May 2, come join us for Vampire Day at Ravenworks in Westgate Mall, on the corner of Odana Road and Whitney Way. At 12:30 I’ll be reading from Blood Groove, and signing copies as well. There’s also tarot readings, a “Makeup of the Macabre” session, and a costume contest. Hope to … Read More
Blood Groove Release Day!
Today the “suave, creepy” (Publishers Weekly) vampires of my “edgy, enthralling, entertaining” (Library Journal) novel Blood Groove are released on an unsuspecting public. Pick up a copy and journey back to 1975 Memphis when the King still lived, Parliament was in session and the undead wore stacks, bell-bottoms and polyester. Get a sneak peek of Chapter 1 over at Flames … Read More
Goodies from OddCon
This weekend I attended Odyssey Con IX here in Madison, WI. I met noted SF and fantasy author Emma Bull, who was as excited about Blood Groove as I was about her historical fantasy western novel Territory. I also got to hang out again with Patrick Rothfuss, author of the best-selling fantasy novel The Name of the Wind, and got … Read More
Blood Groove video trailer
As promised last week, here’s the short film based on my novel Blood Groove. Written and directed by Lisa Stock. Featuring Catherine Mancuso. Music: “Bottle of Jack” by Colleen Grace, used by permission.
I’m interviewed at Patricia’s Vampire Notes (and you can win an autographed book!)
It’s one week from the release of my vampire novel Blood Groove, and today I’m interviewed at Patricia’s Vampire Notes. You can also sign up for a chance to win a signed copy of Blood Groove. Be sure to stop by!
A second look at Love at First Bite
There’s no doubt 2008 was a huge year for vampires, with the completion of the Twilight book series and the release of the first film, HBO’s launch of True Blood, based on the Charlaine Harris books, and the surprise of Let the Right One In, a Swedish film based on John Ajvide Lindqvist’s novel. But it still wasn’t the biggest … Read More
From the set of the Blood Groove trailer
This is Catherine Mancuso as Fauvette, the heroine of Blood Groove. It’s the first time one of my characters has been brought to life, and let me tell you, it’s . . . magic. Watch for the full trailer, directed by Lisa Stock, next week!
Heaven’s Gate: a parable finds its time
I recently rewatched Michael Cimino’s 1980 film Heaven’s Gate. Yep, the notorious disaster that destroyed a studio and the career of its director. For background, check out the late Steven Bach’s book Final Cut. A quick synopsis: Harvard graduate Jim Averill (Kris Kristofferson) goes west and becomes marshal of Johnson County, Wyoming, a place settled mostly by Eastern European immigrants. … Read More